One day while walking the Wren Loop Trail by the USFS Station outside Oakridge we found this container. What do you suppose was in it and what do you call these containers when you find them in particular locations??
What do you call this plant and what is it lacking??
What is the name of this plant found in Oregon but also many other states?
What does it look like Dan found on the forest floor? They say this animal never forgets.
What happened to the bark on this tree?
What is the name of this tree with reddish brown bark? ( no, it’s not a type of dog!)
Zoey who is this senior citizen that Papa is hanging out with? He is important to the health and safety of our forests.
What do we call these growths that you find on trees, stumps and decaying wood?
What is this delicate pink flowering vine called?
And the name of this prolific purple flower found in many differing locations?
And the name of this prolific purple flower found in many differing locations?
The next set of photos comes from the small but very proud community of Westfir. I’ll let you determine why they have used the bikes to decorate their Main Street which borders the river. At one time they were a thriving logging community larger than Oakridge but now with just over 300 folks compared to Oakridge's 3200 they are dwindling but not for lack of creativity and pride.
The river in the background where families often cool off.
Lovely potted plants in a variety of containers.
A little free library too!
And the covered bridge which is part of their history and and their iconic attraction.
Answers to the quiz in the next blog!!
And Zoey when Nana gets there to your Idahome we will come up with a quiz for your mom and dad 😘
1 comment:
Smokey the Bear is the only comment worth posting and the most important lol. Just kidding. Great quiz. Zoey is going to learn so much.
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